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Review Date: 3/5/2004
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,500.00
| Rating: 9
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Rich tone, great construction, quick responce
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amado water keys
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This is an excellent trumpet at a great price. The tone has a richness that is usually found in really good vintage horns. The 1st and 3rd valve slides are as smooth as glass. It is in tune in all registers, has quick responce and can project well.
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ConnMan
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Registered: March 2004
Location: York, PA
Posts: 9
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Review Date: 4/22/2004
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,480.00
| Rating: 10
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Very Responsive Horn!
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None
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Purchased on: April 1, 2004
Purchased From: PiCK Music - Manchester, PA
Finish: Brushed Lacquer
This horn is GREAT! It plays nice and FAT in the Staff, but really brightens up when you go above the staff. The usual Kanstul quality is in this horn - fast valves, slides, finish, construction, craftsmanship, etc...
It took me a week to figure out that you need to "back off" this horn in order for it to work best. If you over blow, you'll have note "break-ups", mis-attacks, etc... Just back off and let it play you!
PiCK Music ~ This is the second Kastul I've bought at this place. They are TOP NOTCH to deal with and are willing to spend time with you "one-on-one" to meet your needs!
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Review Date: 4/27/2004
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Would you recommend the horn? No |
Price you paid?: $1,450.00
| Rating: 4
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Pros:
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great valves; easy blowing
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water retention
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although the valves, intonation and response were excellent, the amount of water in the horn was absolutely unbelievable. I was constantly removing water, particularly from the second valve slide;lucky to play 16 bars without having to get rid of the water; have played Yamaha and an old Benge for years and never had this problem; the amado water keys never seemed to drain properly either--extremely frustrating on gigs-virtually unplayable. I sold it.
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Unregistered
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Review Date: 1/30/2005
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Would you recommend the horn? No |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 6
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looks good
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stuffy tuning not consistent
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Too much $ for what I got
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Unregistered
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Review Date: 2/6/2005
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,600.00
| Rating: 8
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Intonation and response are excellent
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Warter build-up in second valve is annoying
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I get many compliments using this horn. Response and intonation are great and it has an excellent core;
The second valve has been the problem, both in water build up and response---the valve sticks and I've tried everything to fix it. Another issue is the bell is one of the softest I've experienced and I've owned a Berillium bell in the past. The bell will get a ding just picking up a mute.
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Review Date: 8/30/2005
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,600.00
| Rating: 10
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Pure sound, very responsive horn
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none
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A wonderful playing horn that is very responsive and easy to play. In a recent test versus approximately 18 other horns it was the best sounding, easiest to play horn. It has plenty of room to push the horn in the upper register.
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Review Date: 10/30/2005
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,600.00
| Rating: 10
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Wonderful sound and control, doesn't fight you in the upper register
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None
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The 1600/WB model is the best horn that I have ever owned and played. It has a wonderful sound and it is easy to play in any register. You don't feel like you are fighting the horn. In a comparison with my NY Bach playing flow studies I found the 1600 to be smoother and easier to control. It is a joy to play. The biggest compliment is that it will do whatever you need it to do. It allows and helps you to play well. You are not fighting the horn each step of the way.
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ackman13
Junior Member
Registered: October 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 9
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Review Date: 10/30/2005
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,600.00
| Rating: 10
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Ease of Playing and wonderful Sound
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None
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Maybe the best horns I have played. it is so easy to play. I agree with the prior post. You are limited only by your own abilities on this horn. If you are interested in a great all-around
horn then you need to try the 1600.
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Getzenfan
Junior Member
Registered: June 2005
Location: Covina, CA 91722
Posts: 23
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Review Date: 1/6/2007
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Really dark, soulful jazzy tone, brightens up when needed for big band
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The bore is too small for me, not as open as I'd like
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I went to the Kanstul showroom today and tried this out. I gotta say, there's a reason that Wayne plays this, and STILL does, he plays this one and the yamaha. He only plays the yamaha for endorsement and pay only. I've tried both and I can say that they are very different horns. The Kanstul is very broad, dark and soulful. The yamaha is kinda different with similar specs to this Kanstul but different nonetheless.
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www.Baroque-Trumpets.com
Junior Member
Registered: January 2007
Location: Alicante
Posts: 18
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Review Date: 3/14/2007
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,595.00
| Rating: 9
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Free blowing, easy to play
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extra-thin bell
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A great horn for leading/jazz/studio work. I can't recommend for classical music (too dark for my taste).
The extra-thin bell allows to play high, low, forte or piano very easy, but be carefull with your mutes: can produce dings or DENTS so easy as well.
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WebViper
Junior Member
Registered: December 2007
Location: Pensacola, Fl
Posts: 2
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Review Date: 12/25/2007
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,800.00
| Rating: 8
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Dark Sound - Valves to die for!
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Light weight bell - Easy to dent
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This is a good dark horn. Yes it does have issues with spit in the 2nd valve but not that bad. You will need to drain it from time to time. NOTHING like the Austin Winds Stage 470LT I had. This was every 5 mins. For me the spit issue on this horn was a non issue. I have the same thing with my Wild Thing. It seems like many of the Kanstul horns have this issue. Some worse than others!
The horn really does sound good. It has some issues with blending. You really got to keep on top of it to play in tune if you are not solo.
Over all the horn is a good one for Jazz and the valves are really good. 2nd only to my new Wild Thing! It does have a soft bell but if you take care of horns this is also not an issue. If you are one of the people that throw your horn around this is not the horn for you!
I have this horn up for sale. See http://www.dalecrow.com/kanstul/
I got to pay from my new horn again..... This is getting out of hand!
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Review Date: 1/3/2008
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $2,000.00
| Rating: 9
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Sound, open blow, VALVES
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Super-thin bell, high volumes hard to play at
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I've owned this horn for a little over a year now. I still love picking it up and don't regret it at all. Fabulous sound that really does change character above the staff, like nothing else I've heard. Very efficient as well; doesn't take a lot to get going. Blends fairly well, though I've never had it in a section of Bachs. FANTASTIC for playing 1st parts in Quintet or Wind Ensemble settings; sits just right without having to really work. Seems difficult to play at high volume at pitch, it wants to go UP a partial or two at least for me. Not that thats always a bad thing, but when you need a 4th space E at FF, it can be annoying. Super sizzle without being bright like, say, a Shew 6310Z. Love it.
The bell is so thin that even minor strikes can dent the bell. Sounds great, but you get that at a price. Wouldn't recommend it for marching or other abuse-intensive situations.
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Review Date: 6/19/2008
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Beautiful open feel. Especially upper register
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Water retention can be a problem
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I play in many different settings and initially found it hard to like this horn. I never felt as though I had control of it for some reason and as such didnt have much confidence with it so kept returning to my F. Besson Meha for comfort!!. But I couldnt justify this horn gathering dust and gave it another shot.
I have to say that it really is a great horn and one I would recommend. It have had nothing but positive comments playing this horn. It really does sizzle in the upper register but if you push it too hard it does not respond well. The comments above about backing off this horn are true. It took me a while to realise that and it has been well worth it. I use it now for nearly every gig (except pub gigs where there is a risk of damage!!).
The valves are silky smooth and the usual Kanstul high standard is evident throughout. It will respond to anything you try on it with ease. It has a beautiful warm tone throughout the range and can stand out over any trumpet section as a lead horn. The finish is also beautiful in the brushed lacquer. I did purchase a set of heavy bottom valve caps and for what its worth I find the slotting a lot easier with them on.
The only negatives I would have is the water retention and the paper thin bell. I think its just that the amado water keys dont release enough water. Just be aware of it because it does seem to put some people off (see above). It doesnt bother me in the slightest. It is very VERY light and if you look at the bell the wrong way it will dent, but just be gentle with it and you will be fine.
I tried the 1600 against every Schilke I could lay my hands on and none of them compared to this. Might not be the most popular theory but different folks and all that...
For what its worth Ive just bought a Yamaha 8310z so gimme another year and I will review that one!!
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Unregistered
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Review Date: 6/20/2008
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Lovely free open blow. Sizzles upstairs.
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Water retention. Wafer thin bell.
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I have had this horn now for about a year. I read all the reviews above prior to buying and have been hesitant to submit my own review until I was really sure about it.
I play in many different settings and initially found it hard to like this horn. I never felt as though I had control of it for some reason and as such didnt have much confidence with it so kept returning to my F. Besson Meha for comfort!!. But I couldnt justify this horn gathering dust and gave it another shot.
I have to say that it really is a great horn and one I would recommend. It have had nothing but positive comments playing this horn. It really does sizzle in the upper register but if you push it too hard it does not respond well. The comments above about backing off this horn are true. It took me a while to realise that and it has been well worth it. I use it now for nearly every gig (except pub gigs where there is a risk of damage!!).
The valves are silky smooth and the usual Kanstul high standard is evident throughout. It will respond to anything you try on it with ease. It has a beautiful warm tone throughout the range and can stand out over any trumpet section as a lead horn. The finish is also beautiful in the brushed lacquer. I did purchase a set of heavy bottom valve caps and for what its worth I find the slotting a lot easier with them on.
The only negatives I would have is the water retention and the paper thin bell. I think its just that the amado water keys dont release enough water. Just be aware of it because it does seem to put some people off (see above). It doesnt bother me in the slightest. It is very VERY light and if you look at the bell the wrong way it will dent, but just be gentle with it and you will be fine.
I tried the 1600 against every Schilke I could lay my hands on and none of them compared to this. Might not be the most popular theory but different folks and all that...
For what its worth Ive just bought a Yamaha 8310z so gimme another year and I will review that one!!
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